Agradwip railway station is a railway station located in the Purba Bardhaman district of the Indian state of West Bengal. It serves the town of Agradwip and the surrounding rural areas along the western bank of the Bhagirathi (Hooghly) river. The station provides local rail connectivity for residents of the region, primarily through suburban and passenger services.
| Name | Agradwip railway station |
|---|---|
| Type | Railway station |
| Location | Agradwip, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Region | Eastern Railway zone |
Agradwip lies in the Katwa subdivision area of Purba Bardhaman district, in the lower Bhagirathi valley of southern West Bengal. The town is historically associated with the Vaishnava tradition and is known for the annual fair held in honour of the saint Gopinath. The railway station forms part of the local transport infrastructure connecting Agradwip with nearby towns such as Katwa and Nabadwip Dham.
The station handles passenger trains operated by Indian Railways under the Eastern Railway zone. It primarily caters to commuters, pilgrims visiting Agradwip, and local travellers connecting to broader rail networks at junction stations in the region.
The station's importance is closely tied to Agradwip's role as a pilgrimage destination, particularly during the Gopinath fair, which draws devotees from across West Bengal and neighbouring states. Rail access supplements road and river transport in the area.